Livermead, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Livermead, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Livermead are administered by Torbay Council. View the full Torbay Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £270,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torbay
- Parliamentary constituency: Torbay
- LSOA: Torbay 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Livermead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Livermead.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Livermead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Livermead.
- - Flat 7 Wilverley Wheatridge Lane Torquay TQ2 6RB
T1 - 1 x Sycamore Re-pollard by cutting back to the established primary pollard points, with final cuts made at approximately 3.50 metres above ground level. The works shall create a well-balanced can
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Corbyn Head Hotel Torbay Road Torquay TQ2 6RG
Installation of 4no. signs including 3no. illuminated (including 1no. totem) and 1no. non-illuminated. The proposed development to which the application relates is situated within 10 metres of relevan
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Livermead in Devon
Livermead is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Property prices in Livermead show an average sale price of £270,850, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Livermead a particularly low-crime area.
Livermead has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Polsham Park, Abbey Road, Tormohun, Torquay Harbour, Torre, Chelston, Belgravia, Cockington. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Livermead includes 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Lyme Bay and Torbay. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Livermead planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Livermead
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Livermead. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Livermead may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Livermead slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Livermead were full planning applications (6), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.